What can Lakers-Heat teach the Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers can learn a lot from the participants of this year’s NBA Finals.

By the time that this article is published, LeBron James and Co. will have either wrapped up the franchise’s 17th NBA championship, LeBron further strengthening his case for G.O.A.T. status capturing his fourth ring, or Miami will have made the Finals even more interesting by pushing the series to a Game 6. Either way, an early congrats is in order for both squads for a great season and the eventual NBA champion.

As I’ve gotten older, one thing that I’ve started to do when watching NBA games is to not just watch and enjoy them; I am studying the game as well, trying to find the game within the game. Looking at player tendencies, offensive sets, defensive strategies, team construction, and coaching habits is almost as fun as watching the athletic exploits happening in real time.

Studying L.A. and Miami throughout these Finals games has given me some thoughts about what changes the Sixers can make going into the 2020-21 season. Here are some that fans of the Philadelphia 76ers and, hopefully, the front office will consider